We have all been there…Something is not going right during a workout – or hell maybe everything is not going right and you are just having a grumpy workout day. Maybe Byron programmed all the things you suffer at in the same workout. Trust me – this has happened to all of us. We will...
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At the time this blog was written we were on the eve of one of the biggest holiday weekends of the summer – the 4th of July. And because of that, I wanted to chat briefly about some simple ways to stay on track during these busy summer months. But Let’s first note that the...
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Today we are talking about M’s…no we’re not talking about making millions, and we aren’t talking about the iconic candy M & M’s, but we are talking about something that’s just as influential to your success & happiness – MODERATION. Specifically weekend moderation. If you’re like me, you’re probably pretty disciplined Monday-Friday afternoon, but then...
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We all know how valuable support is when it comes to staying on track and reaching our health & fitness goals. And that support starts with your partner or significant other. Now you may be thinking this is a narrative about how to get your partner to join a gym, but it’s not. Fact is,...
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Ingredients Wild Salmon Filets Cooking Oil of Choice Salt Pepper Other seasoning of choice (lemon pepper is a go to in the Dyce household) Instructions We’re are big fans of salmon, but not of soft skin! Enter the Crispy Skin Salmon recipe – it’s simple and delicious. Step 1: Take salmon filets out and pat...
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I have a funny little love/hate relationship with the CF Open. Mostly because it shows me I am capable of more than I thought, WHILE also showing me where I can improve. Having to modify all the workouts last CF Open because I had a little baby guy in my belly I was definitely excited...
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What’s up everyone – it’s Coach Byron from Bluprint Fitness in West Town Chicago and I’m jumping on your screen today to talk about Strength & Conditioning and why it may be the key to your health & fitness results.  Now before we get started, let me first shine a light on this fact. Most...
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Pre-workout this, pre-workout that…I’ve heard about it all. I’m writing today to chat about the BEST pre-workout you can incorporate into your health & fitness routine. But not your traditional scoop of C4 or your can of monster. I’m talking about the good stuff.  Food & Water. One of the most overlooked pre-workout strategies is...
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Squat Problems? Do you ever feel like you are doing all your mobilizations and homework that the coach tells you to BUT you just aren’t making enough progress improving your squat position? Do you feel like you have plateaued in strength gains because of your squat positioning? If this sounds like you and you are...
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Ingredients 4-6 small bunches of collard greens 1 pound pork neck bones (subs: smoked ham hock, smoked mushrooms, pork or vegan sausage, smoked tofu) 2 tbsp granulated sugar 1 tbsp bacon grease (subs: coconut oil, sesame oil,  1 tbsp salt 2 tbsp hoisin sauce (sub: worcheshire sauce) 2 tsp apple cider vinegar ½ tsp crushed...
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